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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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